The Dave Longfellow Ensemble is an instrumental quintet focusing on the performance of aggressive/progressive Latin jazz music. The DLE is dedicated to creating new musical expressions involving the steel pans, and to spreading the beauty and versatility of these instruments to new audiences.

Members of the DLE have performed with some of the most visible and respected members of the steel drum world, including: Dr. Ellie Mannette, Andy Narell, Jeff Narell, Robbert Greenidge, Ray Holman, Ken “Professor” Philmore, Dr. Christopher Tanner, Phil Hawkins, Darren Dyke, Tom Miller, and Pan Ramajay.

The DLE has the versatility to enhance the ambience of a dinner party, blow the roof off of a packed club, or entertain hundreds at large festivals. Live performances consist of original music as well as a myriad of cover songs arranged by band members. In concert, the DLE combines modern grooves, jazz harmonies, infectious melodies, and rhythms of the African Diaspora to produce a high-energy show filled with improvisation and spontaneity.

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We hired the Dave Longfellow Ensemble for an outdoor event and they were fantastic! Their music was great, they were prompt, and they played their sets for the time we contracted them. Everyone had a great time and had great things to say about them when they were playing. Next time we have another event, I will be sure to hire the Dave Longfellow Ensemble!